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226 - History of LDS Temple Worship I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

What is the story behind the history of Latter-day Saints and temple worship? In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths trace the rema

Oct 13
1 h 09 min

225 - Is the Joseph Smith Daguerreotype Real? Latest Research I Joseph Smith I Church History Matters EP01

Is this really Joseph Smith? A recently discovered daguerreotype has sparked intense debate among historians, researchers, and Latter-day Saints. Could this remarkable ph

Oct 6
1 h 04 min

224- The Man BEHIND the Legend I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

Few figures in early Latter-day Saint history have a reputation as colorful—and as misunderstood—as Orrin Porter Rockwell. Known in popular memory as a fearless frontier

Sep 29
1 h 14 min

223- What Stories are Actually True? I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

Porter was more than a legendary frontiersman and lawman. He was a close friend of Joseph Smith, a protector of the Prophet, and a man whose life was deeply shaped by the

Sep 22
1 h 08 min

222-Did Porter Rockwell Try to Kill Governor Boggs? I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

Few stories in early Latter-day Saint history are as legendary—or as controversial—as the accusation that Porter Rockwell attempted to assassinate Missouri Governor Lilbu

Sep 15
1 h 30 min

221 - Moroni Day Celebration I A New LDS Holiday I Church History Matters

September 21: Moroni Day — The Angel, the Prophet, and the Beginning of the Book of MormonWhat happened on the night of September 21, 1823? In this special episode of Chu

Sep 8
54 min

220 - The Rise of Mitt Romney & The Mormon Moment I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore the remarkable political rise of Mitt Romney—from his family’s political legacy and

Sep 1
1 h 08 min

219 - White Horse Prophecy In Depth I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Did Joseph Smith really predict that the Constitution of the United States would one day “hang by a thread” and that the Latter-day Saints would step forward to save it?

Aug 25
1 h 19 min

218 - Ezra Taft Benson: Conspiracy Controversies I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

After serving as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ezra Taft Benson returned to full-time service as an Apostle and became one of the mo

Aug 18
1 h 20 min

217 - Ezra Taft Benson: His Life in Washington D.C. I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Discover the remarkable double life of Ezra Taft Benson—a man who simultaneously served as a high-ranking Washington statesman and a chosen Apostle of the Lord.In this vi

Aug 11
1 h 22 min

217 - Ezra Taft Benson: His Life in Washington D.C. I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Discover the remarkable double life of Ezra Taft Benson—a man who simultaneously served as a high-ranking Washington statesman and a chosen Apostle of the Lord.In this vi

Aug 11
1 h 22 min

216 - 3-Term Senator Elbert Thomas, GI Bill Hero I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

For decades, Utah's Elbert D. Thomas represented Latter-day Saints on the national stage as one of the most influential members of Congress you've probably never heard of

Aug 4
1 h 04 min

215 - U.S. Attempt to Expel Utah Senator Reed Smoot I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore one of the most controversial political battles in Latter-day Saint history: the ele

Jul 28
1 h 12 min

214 - How Polygamy Affected Utah Politics I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

Religion and politics have always been intertwined in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—but where should the line be drawn? In this episode o

Jul 21
1 h 06 min

213 - Faith, Utah Politics and Opium I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths continue their exploration of politics and religion by examining some of the most chal

Jul 14
1 h 02 min

212 - New Data: History of the LDS Church and Slavery I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

How did the early Latter-day Saints navigate one of the most difficult and divisive issues in American history—slavery? In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts C

Jul 7
1 h 17 min

211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

What happens when a prophet runs for President of the United States? In this fascinating episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths are j

Jun 30
1 h 16 min

210 - New Details on Joseph Smith's Run for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters

What happens when faith and politics collide? In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore one of the most fascinating and contro

Jun 23
1 h 16 min

209 - Does Science Conflict With the Word of Wisdom? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

This final episode in the Church History Matters series on the Word of Wisdom untangles the difference between revelation, policy, science, folklore, and culture, showing

Jun 16
57 min

208 - Are Caffeine and Meat Against the Word of Wisdom? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

In this episode of Church History Matters, we trace the fascinating and sometimes surprising history of the Word of Wisdom throughout the 1900s. How did a revelation orig

Jun 9
52 min

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Podcast like this that seem to have grown out of the closure of Covid, have strengthened and built upon my testimony as a convert. I am so appreciative of these talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals who felt it important to create these podcasts to help us members who have to navigate all the negativity of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Thank you very much, gentlemen.

Ray, D. · Sep 2026

These two men keep it very interesting and positive on talking about LDS church history! Have loved learning from them! I will always recommend them to others to learn about true, positive and heavy church history! This podcast is where you get the true facts about where our church started!

Sabrinakjohnson622 · Sep 2026

Update: where did 216-218 go? I wasn’t done listening to those…. Otherwise, fantastic podcast, striking the balance of historical details, critical insights, and modern application. I really appreciate their use of Context, Content, Controversy, Conclusions. Casey and Scott’s approach have helped me: 1) develop a newfound love of church history, 2) appreciate the early saints of this dispensation who were imperfect but did their best, 3) the direct applicability to our lives today through our own imperfections, 4) and the hope for continued and constant change, line upon line.

vyoud · Aug 2026

This podcast has been a huge help to me in understanding difficult and nuanced topics in church history. It is so nice to have a source that doesn’t shy away from the difficult topics but faces them head on from a faith building perspective. I appreciate that the hosts share their wrestle with some of the information they’ve come in contact with while still choosing to remain faithful. It is possible to have faith in the wrestle.

restlessbee35 · Jul 2026

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